National Men’s Health Month

June is Men’s Health Month.  The Purpose of Men’s Health Month is to heighten awareness of preventable  health problems, and to encourage treatment and early detection of diseases among men and boys.

There is a health crisis in America in Men’s health. The crisis references the management of medical diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, heart disease and high cholesterol. These common and treatable health issues are causing men to die prematurely in the prime of their life.

According to a recent poll by  the centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Men are 80 percent less likely  than women to use a regular  source of health care. Most men go to the doctor only when they feel sick  or have a medical emergency and that’s not nearly as often as they should.

Let’s focus on tips and ways for men to stay healthy at any age in celebration of Men’s Health Month. It’s never too late to take care of your health.  Six things that will help you maintain good health are : Getting 7- 9 hours of sleep,quit smoking, more physical activity, eating more fruits and vegetables, avoiding drugs and alcohol, taming stress by taking care of yourself , and connecting socially with family and friends on a regular basis.

For National Men’s Health Month, here are six recommended health screenings, most of which  can  be done in your local doctors office, that men should add to their list to ensure better health.

                                          
 Recommended Health Screenings for Men

Blood Pressure Test
Cholesterol Test
Prostate Cancer Screening
Colon Cancer Screening
Skin Cancer Check
Diabetes Check

National Men’s Health Month has a primary goal of educating and encouraging men and boys to feel better about taking steps to stay healthy. Not all men avoid there screenings or doctors appointments , but the disparity between  men seeking health care , and women has a large enough gap for a men’s health crisis to be declared. Take charge of your health today.
Check out https://www.men’shealthmonth.org for further information on details for screening and further statistics on men’s health.